Brad Gilbert reckons 40 women have a shot at the Wimbledon title which, depending on which side of the fence you stand, means either the WTA Tour is blessed with extraordinary depth or chronically short of capable understudies for Serena Williams.
Its supporters will say the unpredictability adds to the spectacle, while detractors will point to the fact that, unlike in the men’s game which is still in the midst of a golden era, there are few players capable of carrying the sport forward.
With Serena on maternity leave since winning a 23rd major title at this year’s Australian Open, the door …read more
Source: African news network 7
